Plateau Gelbvieh

Plateau Gelbvieh raises registered Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle in Peetz, Colorado, on the high plains of northeastern Colorado near Sterling. James Roelle, who was born and raised in the Peetz area, started the operation in 1978 and has grown it steadily over the decades into one of the region's well-established Gelbvieh programs.

The herd consists of around 125 mother cows, both registered and commercial, alongside purebred and Balancer bulls. The operation also grows wheat, corn, and millet for hay, supporting a largely self-sufficient setup. Roelle's son David has joined the operation, making it a family endeavor spanning generations.

A core part of the program's focus is moderation in genetics, favoring cattle that are neither extreme in frame nor condition but well-suited to commercial cattlemen. Roelle uses artificial insemination extensively and has employed embryo transfer for roughly two decades, with his top-producing cows frequently being embryo-derived. The program has been recognized at national shows, including a NWSS Gelbvieh Futurity Bull Champion title in 2012 and a 2014 National Champion Balancer Female. For buyers searching for Gelbvieh cattle for sale in Colorado, Plateau Gelbvieh markets approximately 40 bulls annually at Livestock Exchange in Brush.

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Species	Cattle Gelbvieh
Website	www.PlateauGelbvieh.com
Email	jr.plateau@hotmail.com
Phone	+1 970-520-1224
Owner	James Roelle
Location	Peetz, CO, 80747-9525, USA